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William Clarke

William Clarke writes for the Jewels & Gemstones department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of jewels & gemstones.

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Ornament from Sitio Conte: Animal Pendant(?) — Panama, Conte style, 5th – 10th century

Ornament from Sitio Conte: Animal Pendant(?)

October 10, 2026Collar with Medallion and Pendant — Egypt, Alexandria, Roman

Collar with Medallion and Pendant

October 10, 2026Ornamental Brooch — Anonymous, Migration period

Ornamental Brooch

October 10, 2026Necklace (ashän ketab) with amulet pendants (tälsäm) and bead — Anonymous, unknown silversmith

Necklace (ashän ketab) with amulet pendants (tälsäm) and bead

October 10, 2026Earring with Vishnu Riding Garuda — Nepal, Kathmandu Valley

Earring with Vishnu Riding Garuda

October 10, 2026Intaglio: Imperial Eagle — Italy, Rome, probably Augustan

Intaglio: Imperial Eagle

October 10, 2026Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu) — Anonymous, member of the goldsmiths’ guild

Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)

October 10, 2026

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